25-05-2010 - Home - BYCL - Finch vs Shinfield

Falcons bounce back at Shinfield

Following the heavy defeat at Reading, the Falcons quickly bounced back with a comfortable win away to Shinfield. Batting first, the Falcons profited from a high number of extras but also through confident and aggressive batting with boundaries dominating the scoreboard. Along the way to a challenging score of 137-3, both Owen Powell and Kieran Brown retired on 25 and 26 respectively.

Even with the benefit of a significant score to play with, it was important for the Falcon’s bowling attack to start strongly – and that is exactly what they did. With Sam Lawton-Davies taking a wicket to break-up the opening pair on the second ball of the Shinfield innings, and Kieran Brown registering a maiden and wicket maiden for his two overs the hosts were soon under pressure – and the Falcons were no in mood to give the opposition any sort of relief. With a couple of well taken run outs and a wicket each for Lucas Bamber, Will Edwards, James Woodford, Owen Powell, Sam Dunks and Robbie Thompson, Shinfield finished on 80 runs in the 18th over. A much needed victory following the defeat to Reading and one that will hopefully steady the Falcon’s season.

Statistics

Shinfield won the toss and elected to field
Result	Win
Umpires	Gary Woodford
Scorers	Nic Tinsley
Score
Finchampstead CC Scored 137 for 3 in 20
Shinfield Scored 80 for 10 in 18.4